Category: In the News
How To Know If Your Loved One Might Need Assisted Living
It is very difficult, especially on an emotional level, to decide when an aging parent, family member or even your spouse might need to move into an assisted living community. In some cases, a stroke or heart attack will make the transition necessary, but most of the time the decline in an individual’s functionality is Read More
When to Talk About Elder Care?
If you are the younger sibling or adult child of an elderly person, you know that eventually you will need to speak to your loved one about their future care needs. Sitting down with a family member to talk about their future is very difficult, especially if your loved one seems functional. You may be Read More
Assess the Nursing Home Menu Before Deciding
There are many different things to consider before choosing a nursing home for yourself or making a recommendation to a loved one. You will want to assess the quality of the staff, the overall cleanliness of the home, the comfort of the rooms, and many other different features. Don’t overlook the nursing home menu. A Read More
Helping Your Parent Transition To Assisted Living
Moving is always a difficult and trying experience, but it can be even more so if you are helping your parent transition to an assisted living community. Many seniors have lived in their homes for decades and are sad to leave their old, comfortable trappings behind even if it is in their best interest to Read More
Senior Housing Tip – Overall Impressions Matter
Whether you are willing to admit it or not, we all need help as we age. For seniors, this raises the issue of housing options that cater to their unique situation whether they could use just a bit of help with daily chores or need full time medical assistance. The housing options available to seniors Read More
Deciding on Which Type of Assisted Living
As “the greatest generation” enters into their twilight years, many in the baby boom generation are having to face tough choices when it comes to making sure that their parents are safe, happy and well cared for. There is a lot to consider when deciding which type of assisted living is right for your family. Read More
Why is Assisted Living So Popular With Seniors?
As we age into our golden years, we face a bit of a quandary. As much as we hate to admit it, we could use some help with some basic daily tasks. At the same time, we want to maintain our independence as much as possible. More and more people are finding that assisted living Read More
What are Board and Care Homes?
If your parent or family member can no longer safely care for themselves, it’s time to consider some sort of assisted living arrangement. The majority of active and ambulatory seniors who are not suffering from severe dementia will probably be best-suited for an assisted living community where they are in the company of their peers, Read More
Do You Qualify For VA Pension Benefits?
Most veterans of the U.S. Military are aware that they can receive disability compensation if they were injured while on active duty. However, few veterans know about a special military program that is meant to help veterans who are disabled and struggling financially: VA Pension benefits. The VA’s pension program can seem a little complicated Read More
Alzheimer’s: Dealing With Financial Planning
There are many things that can change your life quickly. From a family perspective, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is one of the toughest. One of the many issues that will need to be dealt with is the complicated subject of money. How do you handle financial planning for a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is Read More